Octadecyl Isocyanate from Canada
Octadecyl isocyanate (CAS 112-95-8), a long-chain C18 aliphatic isocyanate, functions as a surface modification agent, lubricant additive, and reactive diluent in polymer formulations. Covered by HTS 2929.10.2700 as an explicitly listed isocyanate with nitrogen function, qualifying as a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
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• Low melting point requires heated transport documentation; 2
• Provide flash point and autoignition data for hazmat declarations; 3
• Confirm chain length via GC-MS to match exact specification